Data Visualisation with R. 100 Examples

This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of creating presentation graphics using R, based on 100 detailed and complete scripts. It shows how bar and column charts, population pyramids, Lorenz curves, box plots, scatter plots, time series, radial polygons, Gantt charts, heat maps, bump charts, mosaic and balloon charts, and a series of different thematic map types can be created using R?s Base Graphics System. Every example uses real data and includes step-by-step explanations of the figures and their programming. The open source software R is an established standard and a powerful tool for various visualizing applications, integrating nearly all technologies relevant for data visualization. The basic software, enhanced by more than 7000 extension packs currently freely available, is intensively used by organizations including Google, Facebook and the CIA. The book serves as a comprehensive reference guide to a broad variety of applications in various fields. This book is intended for all kinds of R users, ranging from experts, for whom especially the example codes are particularly useful, to beginners, who will find the finished graphics most helpful in learning what R can actually deliver. Features and Benefits Offers a comprehensive introduction to creating presentation graphics with R Presents the complete code of 100 examples from various fields Includes step-by-step explanations of the programming of figures, based on real data Front Matter....Pages i-xv Data for Everybody....Pages 1-4 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Structure and Technical Requirements....Pages 7-24 Implementation in R....Pages 25-75 Beyond R....Pages 77-87 Regarding the Examples....Pages 89-92 Front Matter....Pages 93-93 Categorical Data....Pages 95-167 Distributions....Pages 169-216 Time Series....Pages 217-279 Scatter Plots....Pages 281-304 Maps....Pages 305-351 Illustrative Examples....Pages 353-379 Back Matter....Pages 381-385